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[BryanV21]

Originally Posted by APG

If it's the first of two or three free throws...especially working with 3, then I don't see the issue. If it's a 1 and 1 or we're on the final FT...yeah, get in position partner.

Terrapins fan just brought up a good reason not to administer a free throw until all officials are looking. So I don't understand being against it. Not unless you think awkward situations are fun to deal with.

[Adam]

I don't talk to the coach nearly that much, either before or during the game.

If I T a coach for something he says, he knows what it was for: whether he admits it or not.

As for shooting while I'm talking to the coach. I don't have a huge issue with it. Then again, I'm not turning my back on the court to explain a run of the mill shooting foul, either.

[APG]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

Terrapins fan just brought up a good reason not to administer a free throw until all officials are looking. So I don't understand being against it. Not unless you think awkward situations are fun to deal with.

The coach is going to want an explanation...I'm not going to hold up the first of two or the 2nd of 3 while my partner is talking to the coach and out of perfect position. Get whatever you need to sayexplain during that period...get to your position in time for the final shot.

As to the OP, that's just a matter of needing to be a little more patient when giving out the T...unlike a personal foul, there's no need to call the T right away. Live and you learn...we've ball been there before.

[Nevadaref]

Why can't the Trail official listen/explain whatever to the coach while standing in proper position and facing the court? To do otherwise is to put your crew in a bad situation because they are either proceeding a man down or having to wait.
This isn't a time-out, so there shouldn't be any delay in administering the FTs here. Don't be an official that either hurts your crew or unnecessarily holds up the game!

[APG]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Why can't the Trail official listen/explain whatever to the coach while standing in proper position and facing the court? To do otherwise is to put your crew in a bad situation because they are either proceeding a man down or having to wait.
This isn't a time-out, so there shouldn't be any delay in administering the FTs here. Don't be an official that either hurts your crew or unnecessarily holds up the game!

2nd half of the game...though that should never preclude one from still facing the court while conversing w/the coach.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by APG

2nd half of the game...though that should never preclude one from still facing the court while conversing w/the coach.

In that case, how about having a quick word after reporting the foul while near the table and then turning and going to the proper position for the FT?
Isn't this what NCAA Mens officials do as they go opposite table after reporting?

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

In that case, how about having a quick word after reporting the foul while near the table and then turning and going to the proper position for the FT?
Isn't this what NCAA Mens officials do as they go opposite table after reporting?

No, we just ignore them, go opposite and then slyly give them a one-finger wave from the other side of the court with a shit-eating grin on our face

[BryanV21]

Waiting for your partner to look before administering a free throw doesn't mean waiting for him/her to explain things to the coach. It simply means waiting until said partner is facing your direction and can see what's going on.